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Fake Friends release brand new debut single

By Michelle Crean
There is nothing fake about this friendship as a newly formed Irish Indie rock duo have just released their new single.
Fake Friends is made up of Killarney man Cathal Flaherty and Carlow's Patrick Kelly who formed within the madness of 2020 sending creative ideas back and forth during lockdown.
When they finally got to work together they recorded at Camden Recording Studios Dublin with Producer Conor O'Farrell Brady who has performed and recorded with a host of artists including The Commitments, Bono, Gary Lightbody and Jack L.
While recording and playing live they are joined by friends Phil Dunphy (bass), Darren Kelly (guitar) and Luke Tai (drums). And now their debut single 'Maybe' is ready for the world to hear it.
Cathal Flaherty had a very successful few years as a solo artist up until the start of the pandemic when he started writing over Zoom with friends.
His track 'A Thousand Miles' was played widely on national and international radio where he was also shortlisted in the Top 5 songs at the international songwriting contest.
He has supported acts such as The Coronas, Tears for Fears, Jack L, Mundy and Paddy Casey.
Fake Friends are heading back to the studio soon and will be recording more tracks for their planned upcoming debut EP due for release later on in 2023.
The music video for ‘Maybe’ will be released next week.
The single has already been played on multiple radio stations across Ireland including Today FM, FM 104, Beat 102 103, Galway Bay FM and Radio Kerry.
"I much prefer having more people on stage with me and actually have fun up there performing together and we have serious craic in the studio as well and I think that's the most important thing. The basis of this band from the start was to have as much fun as possible and not take ourselves too seriously because it's all about having a laugh and loving what you're doing at the same time," Cathal told the Killarney Advertiser.
For more see www.fakefriendsmusic.com, Facebook: fakefriendsirl and Instagram: fakefriendsirl.
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American choir to perform in St Mary’s Cathedral
Music lovers are in for a rare treat on Monday night when a top US choir visits Killarney. The Colquitt Accapella choir under the direction of Mr. Jimmy L. Jarvis […]
Music lovers are in for a rare treat on Monday night when a top US choir visits Killarney.
The Colquitt Accapella choir under the direction of Mr. Jimmy L. Jarvis Jr is from the city of Moultie in the state of Georgia in the United States of America.
The choir performs multiple times a year and also produces and performs a large musical every year, with the latest production being ‘The Addams Family’ which was a sold out success.
The Colquitt Choir will be performing at St Mary’s Cathedral thanks to support form the KDYS.
More information is available from the KDYS on 066 71 21674 or www.kdys.ie
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HeartBeat’s cook off – be early!
This month HeartBeat Killarney has come up with a new slant on safe cooking. A free copy of the cook book ‘101 Square Meals – Easy recipes for everyday life’ […]

This month HeartBeat Killarney has come up with a new slant on safe cooking.
A free copy of the cook book ‘101 Square Meals – Easy recipes for everyday life’ will be available to all those who come early to the May meeting on Tuesday night.
This book from Safefood which is supported by the HSE & MABS will come to life on the night as chefs from The International Hotel Killarney have very kindly volunteered to cook some of the recipes in the book for a tasting session during the meeting.
Nutritionist Paula Duggan will be on hand to discuss the nutritional benefits of each recipe prepared for tasting. She can also advise on any tweaks required to meet individual tastes and needs.
There will be four main recipes available to taste during the course of the evening; Meat Loaf, Baked Stuffed Fish, Chicken Fingers and Spanish Tortillas. There is a fifth recipe for tasting on the night but all that Chairperson Billy O’Sullivan will say about it is “It will be available at the end of the night with a cup of tea and we hope it will send everyone home with a smile on their face.”
This is a night that the HeartBeat group has worked long and hard to make happen.
“It came together because of the amazing generosity of Tracy Coyne, Catriona White and the wonderful Kitchen Team at the International.” said Billy. In these times when the price of foods has risen dramatically it is still possible to eat healthily with the guidance from this book. There are lots of tips also on food storage, freezing food, kitchen hygiene and food allergens.
HeartBeat meetings are FREE and all are welcome to come along on Tuesday May 30th at 8pm at the Parish Centre beside The Church of the Resurrection Park Road V93 WN32.
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